Culutral Competency Flashcards
How does one practice true cultural humility
Aware and sensitive to the historic realities like legacies of violence and oppression against particular groups
How is touch viewed in African Americans
A vital part of healthcare, personal space is limited
How do African Americans view medications
May discontinues once symptoms subside, often doubting need for further therapy
African Americans and religion
Health is a gift from god, may believe in Voodo or folk medicine
Hispanics and medication compliance
Do not believe in continuing medications once symptoms subside
Who is the decision maker in Hispanic culture
Mother or grandmother especially from the husband’s side as primary decision maker for healthcare related issues
Explain the hispanic view of hot/cold
Hot illness is treated with a cold medicine and vice versa
Explain the Mal de ojo
The evil eye. Believed by some Hispanics
Hispanic illness prevention strategies
Eating proper foods, working proper amount of time, wearing religious medals, sleeping with relics
What is a Curanderos
Hispanic holistic healer
Describe addiction concerns and Hispanics
May be concerned for addiction when taking any medication for a prolonged period of time
Often expect injections and oral meds considered less effective
Describe Asians and eye contact
Eye contact is viewed as disrespect
Does repetitive yes in Asian cultures mean they understand?
No it means they are being polite and paying attention
Who is the decision maker in Asian families
The elders
Shinto
An Asian belief system that believes evil is caused by an outside spirit
